SEPTEMBER 28, MILWAUKIE, OR—As anticipation grows for what has become the fastest-growing comic show in the country, Dark Horse gives fans the first taste of what to expect at this year’s New York Comic Con!

The full schedule of Dark Horse programming can be found below:

Friday, October 14

1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

Room 1A15

DARK HORSE PRESENTS: 25 YEARS OF PUBLISHING AND BEYOND

Join Dark Horse’s senior managing editor, Scott Allie, and director of public relations, Jeremy Atkins, for a look at all that the publisher has on tap for the coming year. In addition to news about all of the hot new fall titles, likeOrchid, The Strain, and House of Night, we look to 2012 for a sneak peek at what fans can expect in not only the company’s flagship anthology Dark Horse Presents, but also Star Wars, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and more! Guests include Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine, Orchid), Brian Wood (DMZ, Northlanders, The Massive), Carla Speed McNeil (Finder), Rick Remender (Fear Agent, Uncanny X-Force, The Punisher), Jerome Opeña (Fear Agent, The Punisher), Tony Moore (Fear Agent, The Walking Dead), and more!

Saturday, October 15

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Room 1A15

BUFFY AND ANGEL PRESENT: DARK HORSE DOES VAMPIRES RIGHT!

Dark Horse Comics invites you to attend a special panel highlighting the growing number of comics featuring vampires! In addition to the highly successful Buffy the Vampire Slayer comics, we introduce you to other titles, like Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden’s Baltimore, P. C. and Kristin Cast’s House of Night, and Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan’s The Strain! Join Dark Horse’s managing editor, Scott Allie, director of public relations,Jeremy Atkins, and Angel & Faith’swriter Christos Gage and artist Rebekah Isaacs, as well as a few surprise guests, for a panel you can really sink your teeth into. If that’s not enough, every attendee will receive a free copy of Angel & Faith #1!

4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Room 1A24

DARK HORSE AND BIOWARE PRESENT: MAPPING THE MASS EFFECT UNIVERSE

With comics, novels, movies, and a third game on the horizon, Mass Effect has become one of the largest science-fiction franchises in the world. Join Mass Effect lead writer Mac Walters, along with Dark Horse’s director of public relations, Jeremy Atkins, and director of custom programs, Nick McWhorter, for an exploration of what makes Mass Effect so special! Fans will get a firsthand look at the upcoming comics series Invasion and the art book The Art of the Mass Effect Universe, as well as a taste of Mass Effect 3! With announcements to be made, surprise guests, prizes, and giveaways, we couldn’t give you more reasons to attend!

5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Room 1A03

DARK HORSE SPOTLIGHT: MIKE MIGNOLA

With Hellboy dead, and the B.P.R.D. and the world at large in shambles, what’s next for this elite team of paranormal investigators? Enter the mind of creator Mike Mignola for a spirited discussion of the future of Hellboy, the B.P.R.D., Lobster Johnson, Edward Grey, and a world that has spawned television, novels, video games, and more. Attendees will be rewarded with exclusive insight, announcements, and even a special giveaway!

6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Room 1A24

CREEPY AND EERIE: ALL HALLOW’S EVE EDITION

Discuss the new Dark Horse Creepy series, the classic age of the Warren Creepy and Eerie magazines, and all the exciting things coming up in the Creepy universe with a bone-chilling panel including Louise Simonson, Joe Harris (“The Curse” from Creepy #1–#3), and a number of other special guests. Moderated by New Comic Company’s twin engines Dan Braun(Creepy) and Josh Braun(A History of Violence). Plus, there will be Creepy trivia questions with swag and prizes!

Watch the Dark Horse blog for further announcements on signings, in-booth events, green-screen photo ops, and so much more!

Marvel takes San Diego by storm this July during Comic Con International! Marvel will be in full force to provide an exclusive look into all things Marvel (Booth #2329)! No one can compare to what Marvel has planned because we’re running a veritable cornucopia of panels that will span the four daylong event. If you’re a True Believer (and we know you are) you can’t afford to miss out on these exclusive Marvel panels! Trust us no fan will be disappointed because whether you’re a lifelong Marvelite, or a casual fan there will be something for you to enjoy.

Thursday, July 21st

10:15 – 11:15 AM MARVEL: BREAKING INTO COMICS THE MARVEL WAY – You have the talent. You have the imagination. You have the “Go get ‘em Tiger” determination that would make the Bullpen proud. But where do you go from there? Discover the next step in your budding comics career with world-renowned talent scout C.B. Cebulski, Skottie Young (Ozma of Oz), Humberto Ramos (Amazing Spider-Man), and Marvel SVP of Brand Planning & Communications Mike Pasciullo, as they give you all the right pointers towards getting a foot in the door at Marvel Comics. Discussing all entry points across every department, this can’t miss panel is must for all Marvel hopefuls! Room 6DE

4:30 – 5:30 PM MARVEL: NEXT BIG THING – The Marvel Universe is where the biggest comic stories happen—so wouldn’t you like to be the first to know what we’ve got planned? Get the latest news on Marvel’s plan for their biggest heroes and villains, with some surprises along the way! Join panelists Greg Pak (Incredible Hulks), Jonathan Hickman (FF), Jim McCann (Marvel Zombies Christmas Carol), Nick Spencer (Ultimate Comics X-Men), Editor in Chief Axel Alonso and more as they answer all your burning questions while giving you a sneak-peek at the future of Marvel! Room 6DE

Friday, July 22nd

12:30 – 1:30 PM MARVEL: YEAR OF THE X-MEN – The bonds of brotherhood have been broken between Cyclops and Wolverine, as their feud reaches its boiling point – tearing the X-Men apart in X-Men: Schism. But after the dust settles, what’s next for the X-Men and their allies? Enter X-Men Regenesis, where we answer all your questions and reveal exclusive details about what’s next! You’ve got questions & these people have answers! Writers Marjorie Liu (X-23), Rick Remender (Uncanny X-Force), Chris Yost (X-Men: First to Last) and Editor in Chief Axel Alonso are on hand to lay out what’s going on with the X-Men for this all-new, all-DEADLY panel! Room 6DE

1:45 – 2:45 PM MARVEL: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN AND HIS AVENGING FRIENDS – Spider-Man’s riding high after hitting the Big Time, but it’ll all come crashing down this summer in Spider-Island! It’s the fight of his life and we’ve got an in depth look inside the event that changes the course of Peter Parker’s life. But ol’ Web-Head isn’t the only New Yorker with a major storyline this summer! Daredevil makes his return, Punisher wages a new war, Venom explores the dark side of saving the world and more of your favorite heroes are back with a vengeance! Sit down with our spectacular panel of creators, including Zeb Wells (Avenging Spider-Man), Rick Remender (Venom), Mark Waid (Daredevil), Greg Rucka (Punisher), Humberto Ramos (Amazing Spider-Man), Senior Editor Steve Wacker, Editor in Chief Axel Alonso and more as they lay the groundwork for New York City’s greatest heroes. And don’t forget to grab your exclusive Daredevil pin – only at this panel! Room 6DE

4:30 – 5:30 PM MARVEL TELEVISION PRESENTS: ANIME ON G4 – Marvel Television and G4 take your favorite characters – Iron Man, Wolverine, The X-Men and Blade – to Japan to tell their stories in a whole new way, beautifully animated by the anime masters at Madhouse. Also, watch a never-before-seen episode with Marvel’s Head of TV, Jeph Loeb and surprise guests! Plus, get a sneak peek at The X-Men’s explosive first episode. Room 6BCF

Saturday, July 23rd

10:30 – 11:30 AM MARVEL TELEVISION PRESENTS – Marvel’s Head of TV, Jeph Loeb, brings the inside scoop on Marvel’s latest series that take your favorite heroes from page to screen. Get a first look at the premiere of The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes season 2, a sneak peek at a certain ULTIMATE webslinger, and a few other surprises from Marvel Television. Room 6BCF

12:30 – 1:30 PM MARVEL INTERACTIVE: MARVEL VIDEO GAMES – Learn all about Spider-Man: Edge of Time, X-Men Destiny, Captain America: Super Soldier, Super Hero Squad Online, Super Hero Squad 3DS and uDraw, Marvel Pinball and the Marvel Universe MMO. Also, find out some exciting new details about the future of Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and other Marvel games via exclusive trailers, surprise reveals, and Q&A with the game creators from some of the industry’s top publishers. Room 6A

2:45 – 3:45 PM MARVEL: CUP O’ JOE – This is it, Mighty Marvel fans- the no-holds-barred, anything goes, full of surprises panel you wait all year for, and it’s here! Marvel’s Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada takes on all questions, shocks the audience with jaw-dropping announcements, and keeps you guessing with surprise guests. You never know who will show up, but you better be here, because this is the panel that everyone will be talking about! Room 6BCF

Sunday, July 24th

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM MARVEL: WOMEN OF MARVEL PRESENTED BY OXYGEN
Forget Spider-Woman & Emma Frost, meet the real Ms. Marvels of the comic world! Join women from every discipline in the creative process at Marvel to hear what it’s like working as a woman in comics today. These ladies are busting through the four-color ceiling! Guests include host Grace Randolph (The Weekly Watcher), writer Marjorie Liu (X-23), artist Christina Strain (Runaways) and more, brought to you by Oxygen. Room 5AB

12:30 – 1:30 PM MARVEL: FEAR ITSELF – The biggest comic book event of the year has everyone talking—but just want comes after it concludes? We’ve got the exclusive news here, with the big announcements that’ll change the future of the Marvel Universe—and set your favorite characters in exciting new directions. Be the first to know the biggest news of the weekend as the creators behind the comic blockbuster event answer your questions and leave you cheering! Join Senior Editor Steve Wacker, Senior Vice President C.B. Cebulski, Nick Spencer (Iron Man 2.0), and more for the news you can’t miss. Room 6DE

And to learn more about the Amazing Spider-Man and Ghost Rider, Spirit of Vengeance films, check out Sony’s panel on Friday, July 22nd at 2pm in Hall H!

Do yourself a favor True Believers, head on over to the San Diego Convention Center July 21st to the 24th. No fan can miss out on the fantastic line up of superstar talent, exciting panels, and loads of top secret information that Marvel will be dishing up in San Diego!

Can’t make it to the convention? Follow along on the Marvel Events App and events.marvel.com, the best way to get exclusive videos, real-time announcements from the convention floor and up-to-the-minute panel, in-booth, and signing schedules of all your favorite Marvel creators!

Planet Comicon is the largest pop culture and comic book event in this area of the Midwest. The convention will feature media personalities, comic book creators as well as a large vendor area with a variety of collectibles for sale.

New York Comic Con is almost here and we know you’re going to be spending a lot of time at the Marvel Booth (#1843). And why wouldn’t you be? You’ll have the chance to meet the legendary Stan Lee your favorite superstar Marvel creators like Joe Quesada, Jeph Loeb and Brian Michael Bendis and so many more!

Marvel always brings the best talent and the biggest announcements to New York and this year is no different. So clear those calendars True Believers because Marvel plans on keeping you busy! Between the star-studded appearances in the Marvel booth and the Earth-shattering announcements at all the Marvel panels, you won’t have time for anything else!

On August 11, 2009, comic fans all over will celebrate Marvel’s 70th Anniversary at their local comic shops and we’ve got the complete list of participating retailers.

Click here to download a full list of retailers participating in Marvel 70th Anniversary parties, offering exclusive limited edition variants, early on sale release of THE MARVELS PROJECT #1, special sales, and more!

All retailer parties begin at 9 p.m. local time. As a special thank you to retailers, Marvel is sending a limited edition CAPTAIN AMERICA: REBORN #2 70TH ANNIVERSARY FRAME VARIANT to all participating stores!

Plus, at select Barnes & Noble STORES across the country, you can meet Marvel’s most popular creators, sit in on Q&A sessions and get your favorite comics autographed. All events begin at 7 p.m. local time. As a special added bonus, all participating Barnes and Noble locations will feature guest appearances by major Marvel Characters!

In its grand return to San Diego Comic-Con International, Radical Publishing is holding nothing back with its largest booth space ever. The new 30Ã—30 island space, with it’s large overhanging sign and the beautiful Radical Girls on hand at booth #3735, will feature many of the top names in the comic book and entertainment industry including Gene and Nick Simmons, Jim Steranko, Arthur Suydam, Darren Bousman, Steve Niles, David Hine and Rick Remender. Fans who visit the brand new Radical booth will have the chance to discover Radical’s diverse and varied library of titles, including the launch of Radical’s first title to implement the Bigger Books! Bigger Value! format, Incarnate #1, created, written and illustrated by Nick Simmons. Also debuting at this year’s Comic-Con is a first look at the special bronze Cholly & Flytrap figurine, sculpted by its creator Arthur Suydam (Marvel Zombies).

Available for FREE at the Radical booth #3735 will be Radical Publishing’s San Diego Comic-Con 2009 preview book, containing a look at upcoming projects by creators Joseph Kosinski (director of Disney’s upcoming TRON sequel, TRON 2.0), Rich Wilkes (XXX franchise) Darren Bousman (Saw franchise), Antoine Fuqua (Training Day), John Heffernan (Snakes on a Plane), Arthur Suydam (Marvel Zombies), Jimmy Palmiotti (Jonah Hex), and many more. Also FREE at the Radical booth will be two special preview books for The Last Days of American Crime from Rick Remender and FVZA: Federal Vampire and Zombie Agency from David Hine.

In addition Radical will present a special Creators Panel on Friday, July 24 in Room 4 from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. Hosted by Ain’t It Cool News’ very own Harry Knowles with guests Jim Steranko, Arthur Suydam, Steve Niles, Jimmy Palmiotti, David Hine, Rick Remender, Nick Simmons, Mark Long, Nick Sagan, M. Zachary Sherman, Sam Sarkar and Steve Pugh. During the panel, fans will hear a number of exclusive announcements about upcoming Radical projects and new initiatives for the company.

“Radical Publishing really got its start at the San Diego Comic-Con, so it feels like we’re coming home,” said Radical President and Publisher Barry Levine. “In the past year, we’ve followed through on our promise to bring fans compelling stories with gorgeous artwork. This year, the bar we’ve set since our inception is being raised even higher with projects and announcements that you won’t want to miss. It’s been a great year for Radical so far and we can’t wait to celebrate our return to Comic-Con International.”

San Diego Comic-Con International 2009 is open to the fans from July 23rd to 26th at the San Diego Convention Center. The full line-up of Radical Publishing events can be found below.

SIGNINGS & EVENTS, RADICAL PUBLISHING BOOTH #3735

Visit the Radical Publishing booth throughout the convention for special announcements and creator signings.

THURSDAY, JULY 23

From 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

* ARTHUR SUYDAM will be signing copies of CHOLLY & FLYTRAP: CENTER CITY, HERCULES: THE THRACIAN WARS #5, CITY OF DUST: A PHILIP KHROME STORY #1, SHRAPNEL: ARISTEIA RISING #2, and the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2009 PREVIEW BOOK.
* RICK REMENDER will be signing copies of THE LAST DAYS OF AMERICAN CRIME PREVIEW BOOK and the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2009 PREVIEW BOOK.
* CLINT LANGLEY will be signing copies of CITY OF DUST, HERCULES: THE KNIVES OF KUSH, HERCULES: THE THRACIAN WARS, SHRAPNEL: ARISTEIA RISING #1 and the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2009 PREVIEW BOOK.
* SAM SARKAR will be signing copies of CALIBER: FIRST CANON OF JUSTICE and the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2009 PREVIEW BOOK.

From 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M.

* DAVID HINE will be signing copies of the FVZA: FEDERAL VAMPIRE AND ZOMBIE AGENCY PREVIEW BOOK and the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2009 PREVIEW BOOK.
* STEVE PUGH will be signing copies of HOTWIRE: REQUIEM FOR THE DEAD.
* SAM SARKAR will be signing copies of CALIBER: FIRST CANON OF JUSTICE and the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2009 PREVIEW BOOK.

From 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

* GENE and NICK SIMMONS will be signing copies of INCARNATE #1.
* NAM KIM will be signing copies of INCARNATE #1.

* RICK REMENDER will be signing copies of THE LAST DAYS OF AMERICAN CRIME PREVIEW BOOK and the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2009 PREVIEW BOOK.
* SAM SARKAR will be signing copies of CALIBER: FIRST CANON OF JUSTICE and the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2009 PREVIEW BOOK.
* M. ZACHARY SHERMAN will be signing copies of SHRAPNEL: ARISTEIA RISING and the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2009 PREVIEW BOOK.

* JIM STERANKO will be signing copies of HERCULES: THE KNIVES OF KUSH, HERCULES: THE THRACIAN WARS and the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2009 PREVIEW BOOK.
* ARTHUR SUYDAM will be signing copies of CHOLLY & FLYTRAP: CENTER CITY, HERCULES: THE KNIVES OF KUSH #1 CONVENTION COVER, CITY OF DUST: A PHILIP KHROME STORY #1, SHRAPNEL: ARISTEIA RISING #2, and the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2009 PREVIEW BOOK.
* STEVE NILES will be signing copies of CITY OF DUST: A PHILIP KHROME STORY.

From 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.

* DAVID HINE will be signing copies of the FVZA: FEDERAL VAMPIRE AND ZOMBIE AGENCY PREVIEW BOOK and the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2009 PREVIEW BOOK.
* CLINT LANGLEY will be signing copies of CITY OF DUST, HERCULES: THE KNIVES OF KUSH, HERCULES: THE THRACIAN WARS, SHRAPNEL: ARISTEIA RISING #1 and the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2009 PREVIEW BOOK.
* STEVE PUGH will be signing copies of HOTWIRE: REQUIEM FOR THE DEAD.

SATURDAY, JULY 25

From 11:00 P.M. to 12:00 P.M.

* JIM STERANKO will be signing copies of HERCULES: THE KNIVES OF KUSH, HERCULES: THE THRACIAN WARS and the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2009 PREVIEW BOOK.
* ARTHUR SUYDAM will be signing copies of CHOLLY & FLYTRAP: CENTER CITY, HERCULES: THE KNIVES OF KUSH #1 CONVENTION COVER, CITY OF DUST: A PHILIP KHROME STORY #1, SHRAPNEL: ARISTEIA RISING #2, and the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2009 PREVIEW BOOK.

From 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M.

* GENE and NICK SIMMONS will be signing copies of INCARNATE #1.

From 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

* DARREN BOUSMAN will be signing the ABATTOIR POSTER copies of the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2009 PREVIEW BOOK.
* STEVE NILES will be signing copies of CITY OF DUST: A PHILIP KHROME STORY.
* RICK REMENDER will be signing copies of THE LAST DAYS OF AMERICAN CRIME PREVIEW BOOK and the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2009 PREVIEW BOOK.
* TAE YOUNG CHOI will be signing copies of will be signing copies of the ABATTOIR POSTER, SHRAPNEL: ARISTEIA RISING and the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2009 PREVIEW BOOK.

From 5:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.

* JIMMY PALMIOTTI will be signing copies of the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2009 PREVIEW BOOK.
* DAVID HINE will be signing copies of the FVZA: FEDERAL VAMPIRE AND ZOMBIE AGENCY PREVIEW BOOK and the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2009 PREVIEW BOOK.
* CLINT LANGLEY will be signing copies of CITY OF DUST, HERCULES: THE KNIVES OF KUSH, HERCULES: THE THRACIAN WARS, SHRAPNEL: ARISTEIA RISING #1 and the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2009 PREVIEW BOOK.

SUNDAY, JULY 26

From 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

* DAVID HINE will be signing copies of the FVZA: FEDERAL VAMPIRE AND ZOMBIE AGENCY PREVIEW BOOK and the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2009 PREVIEW BOOK.
* RICK REMENDER will be signing copies of THE LAST DAYS OF AMERICAN CRIME PREVIEW BOOK and the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2009 PREVIEW BOOK.
* DOUG SIROIS will be signing copies of HERCULES: THE KNIVES OF KUSH.